1986 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · D144 BFH
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 203,423 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D144 BFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 203,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D144 BFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (D144 BFH) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
D144 BFH Mileage History
- 31/10/2023196,846 mi
- 31/10/2023196,846 mi
- 15/10/2024200,932 mi+4,086 mi
- 16/10/2024200,932 mi
- 13/11/2025203,423 mi+2,491 mi
Average of roughly 3,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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